Telangana CM Revanth Reddy vows to build Bharat Future City despite BRS opposition
Synopsis
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy used a tree-planting event to go on the offensive — vowing to build a 30,000-acre Bharat Future City, rejecting BRS demands to limit it to pharma firms, and defending HYDRAA's anti-encroachment drive. With legal challenges already filed in the High Court and NGT, the project's road ahead is anything but smooth.
Key Takeaways
Revanth Reddy reaffirmed commitment to the Bharat Future City project spanning 30,000 acres near Hyderabad on 19 June 2026 .
The government plans a 15,000-acre forest within the city, with 60 per cent of the area to be covered by greenery.
BRS has demanded the zone be reserved for pharma companies and threatened to scrap the project if voted back to power.
The Opposition has reportedly filed complaints in the High Court and National Green Tribunal (NGT) to stall the project.
Revanth Reddy also pledged to clean the Musi River along a 55-km stretch from Gandipet to Gowrelli .
HYDRAA will continue removing illegal encroachments on water bodies but will not act against legally constructed homes, the CM clarified.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday, 19 June 2026 pledged to push ahead with the Bharat Future City project — a proposed 30,000-acre greenfield urban development on the outskirts of Hyderabad — dismissing opposition resistance as a political conspiracy and inviting global investors to anchor the venture. The remarks came at the launch of Vanamahotsavam-2026 at Gurramgunda in Rangareddy district.
What Revanth Reddy Said on Future City
Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister declared the state government was fully committed to completing the project despite what he described as deliberate hurdles from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS). 'We are committed to complete the prestigious Future City project and see that people eulogise the city for generations to come,' he said.
Revanth Reddy took particular aim at the BRS's demand that the Future City be reserved exclusively for pharmaceutical companies. 'The BRS is opposing the construction of a Future City across 30,000 acres and insisting only pharma companies should be established. People have already rejected the BRS and the leaders who have no future are yelling against the Future City,' he remarked.
He also alleged that the Opposition was filing complaints in the High Court and the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to stall the project, calling it a coordinated effort to derail a landmark initiative.
Green Cover and Pharma Safety Concerns
Addressing environmental concerns, the Chief Minister said 60 per cent of the Future City's area would be covered by greenery, with a dedicated 15,000-acre forest being developed within the project boundary. He argued that allowing pharma companies into the zone would pose a public health risk, citing the relocation of the Siris pharma company from LB Nagar as a precedent.
Responding to BRS leader Harish Rao's threat to scrap the Future City if voted back to power, Revanth Reddy quipped: 'Harish Rao win the next election in Siddipet first.'
Musi River Rejuvenation and HYDRAA
The Chief Minister also reaffirmed the state's commitment to the Musi Rejuvenation project, flagging the severe pollution burden on residents of Nalgonda district, many of whom he said were migrating due to health ailments linked to the river. 'I will certainly clean up the Musi River and develop it to international standards along the 55-km stretch from Gandipet to Gowrelli,' he said.
On the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA), Revanth Reddy pushed back against Opposition characterisations of the body as a 'monster', insisting it would only act against illegal encroachments on water bodies and would not touch legally constructed homes. He warned that encroachment on lakes was the primary driver of urban flooding in Indian cities.
Hyderabad as India's Best Liveable City
Drawing comparisons with other metros, the Chief Minister cited Delhi's air pollution crisis, Mumbai's recurring floods, and Bengaluru's traffic gridlock as cautionary examples. He argued that Hyderabad's planned approach — combining the Future City, Musi clean-up, and HYDRAA enforcement — was designed to prevent the same fate.
He credited earlier visionary infrastructure projects — HITEC City, the Outer Ring Road, and the international airport — as proof that ambitious government-led urban planning can yield lasting global recognition. With the Bharat Future City now the centrepiece of that legacy-building exercise, the state government has signalled it will not retreat regardless of legal or political pressure.
Point of View
Targeting the High Court and NGT, is shrewder than mere grandstanding; environmental and land-acquisition challenges have derailed comparable greenfield projects across India. The 60-per-cent green-cover promise is a direct counter to those concerns, yet specifics on investor commitments, timelines, and land status remain absent from the public record. Until those details surface, Future City risks being another election-cycle headline rather than a shovel-ready project.
NationPress
3 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bharat Future City project in Telangana?
Bharat Future City is a proposed 30,000-acre greenfield urban development on the outskirts of Hyderabad, conceived by the Telangana state government to attract global investors and create a state-of-the-art city. The plan includes a 15,000-acre forest zone, with 60 per cent of the total area earmarked for green cover.
Why is the BRS opposing the Future City project?
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has demanded that the Future City zone be reserved exclusively for pharmaceutical companies rather than the broader mix of industries the state government envisions. BRS leader Harish Rao has also threatened to scrap the project entirely if the party returns to power.
What legal challenges does the Future City project face?
According to CM Revanth Reddy, the Opposition has filed complaints in the High Court and the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in an attempt to stall the project. The government has characterised these moves as politically motivated.
What is the Musi River rejuvenation plan announced by CM Revanth Reddy?
CM Revanth Reddy has pledged to clean the Musi River and develop it to international standards along a 55-km stretch from Gandipet to Gowrelli. He cited serious health and migration issues faced by residents of Nalgonda district due to river pollution as the impetus for the project.
What is HYDRAA and why is it controversial?
HYDRAA — the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency — is a state body tasked with removing illegal encroachments on tanks and water bodies in and around Hyderabad. The Opposition has described it as overreaching, but CM Revanth Reddy has clarified that it will not act against legally constructed buildings and is focused solely on protecting water bodies from encroachment.
